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- Genetic Architecture of Complex Traits1
- Genome Technology Program5
- Human Genome Reference Program (HGRP)2
- Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Consortium3
- Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) Project1
- Molecular Phenotypes of Null Alleles in Cells (MorPhiC)1
- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL)3
- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
- Multi-Omics for Health and Disease (Multi-Omics)1
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program7
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)1
Scientific Community
NHGRI's world-class genomics researchers are accelerating scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health.
… NHGRI is a leading authority for genomics research related to … and disease. By conducting world-class genomics research, NHGRI accelerates scientific and medical breakthroughs that improve human health. … Our …
Educational Resources
Genetic testing is the use of a laboratory test to look for genetic variations associated with a disease.
… DNA for variations, typically performed in the context of medical care, ancestry studies or forensics. In a medical setting, the results of a genetic test can be used to …
Research at NHGRI
The Genetic Disease Research Branch studies how genetic changes affect the structure and function of gene products leading to human disease.
… factors contribute to disease. Our investigators use genetics and genomic approaches in both human and mouse … … Our Research … Genetic Disease Research Branch … NHGRI branch studying how genetic changes affect the … of gene products leading to human disease. … Research at NHGRI …
Staff
Dr. Suzanne Hart was the deputy director of the Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine Fellowship Training Program until she retired in late 2023.
… in 1985. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Genetics from the Medical College of Virginia (now called Virginia Commonwealth University) in 1990. Her doctoral thesis was "Biochemical and Immunological Characterization of Serum … of the Genetics and Proteomics Core Facilities. She joined NHGRI in 2003. She was the deputy director of the Medical …
Research at NHGRI
The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch identifies and study genes that contribute to cancer susceptibility and progression.
… The Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch seeks to identify … collaborative agreements with universities, academic medical centers, and clinics.  Develops and maintains banks … to cancer susceptibility and progression. ​ … The NHGRI Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch …
Educational Resources
Genetic counseling is the professional interaction between a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family.
… a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Genetic Counseling, … family, helps them make an informed decision about their medical situation and provides psychological counseling to … a healthcare provider with specialized knowledge of genetics and an individual or family. … Educational Resources …
About NHGRI
Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs.
… Established in 1989, NHGRI collaborates with the scientific and medical communities to catalyze genomic breakthroughs and … to catalyze genomic breakthroughs. … Human Genome Project, genetics research, genomics research, NIH, NIH funding, …
Leadership Initiatives
The History of Genomics Program collects and organizes historic materials related to the field of genomics and NHGRI as an organization.
… NHGRI has launched a publicly available and … of marginalized communities and build trust in medical advances by confronting past and present-day wrongs, … of "triangulation" (Book Chapter) History of Human Genetics: Aspects of Its Development and Global Perspectives …
The Genomics Landscape
In the September 1, 2022 edition of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., focuses on the NHGRI History of Genomics Program's preservation of historical assets related to the field of genomics as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
… GenomeTV starting at 11:30 a.m. ET to hear updates about NHGRI and genomics research. The first hour of the open … dehumanization of marginalized groups, and build trust in medical advances by confronting past and present-day wrongs, … experiences of people with disabilities in the context of genetics and genomics. Conversations will link disability …
Educational Resources
Genetic discrimination is prejudice directed against people who have or may have a genetic disease.